Arms, ammos recovered
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 26 2024:
Acting on specific information about presence of arms and ammunition in the general area of Sanasabi, Imphal East district, Army and Manipur police launched a joint search operation on Wednesday along with engaging explosive detection dogs.
According to PRO Defence, after an extensive search, the team recovered five bolt action 303 Rifles, two 12 Bore guns, three Long Range Improvised heavy mortars (Pompi), one 9mm pistol, ammunition, and other warlike stores, all handed over to Manipur Police for further investigation and disposal.
Bishnupur district police and Assam Rifles also conducted search operation at Keinou village in Bishnupur district on Wednesday based on specific intelligence about the presence of arms and ammunition.
During the search that covered houses, fish farms and paddy fields, the joint team recovered one each carbine machine gun and 9 mm pistol, nine grenades, ammunition and warlike stores.
The recovered items were handed over to Manipur Police, said PRO IGAR (S) .